Icons of Photography: The 19th Century

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Freddy Langer
Prestel, 2002 - Biography & Autobiography - 126 pages
From Daguerre's early experiemnts, Fenton's photographic documentation of the Crimea, and Brady's portrayals of America's Civil War, to Muybridge's galloping horses or Julie Margaret Cameron's romantic portraits - this book presents the geniuses who helped transform a scientific discovery into a means of artistic expression. This book also includes works made using an extensive range of early photographic techniques and examines the enduring legacy of photography's pioneers.

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Contents

In All Beginnings Lies an Inherent Delight Freddy Langer
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Plates listed by photographer in alphabetical order
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Wilhelm von Gloeden Faun 118 Franz Hanfstaengl Leo von Klenze Royal Building Superindent
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